Case Mgmt Social Worker (CT)

Location: Sharon, CT, United States
Salary Range: 32.23 - 59.86
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40
FTE: Exempt
Work Schedule: Day 8
Work Shift: 8 hour shift/ 8am- 430 pm Mon day thru Friday rotating weekends
Date Posted: May 15, 2025

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Nuvance Health extends from New York’s Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.

Description

Responsible for providing social work services and discharge planning functions for the hospital. The social worker provides assessment, evaluation, education, resources as well as placement for both inpatient and outpatient for a variety of psychosocial needs, including substance abuse and mental health. Population served based on scope of services in the department which includes all age groups.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Performs psychosocial assessments to determine social service and discharge/transition planning needs.

2. Provides support, counseling and crisis intervention.

3. Communicates and collaborates with health care team, as well as patient, family and other caretakers to optimize support and discharge/transition planning needs.

4. Involves patient, family and caretakers in the formation and revisions of the plan of care, taking into account customer preferences and assessment changes.

5. Maintains current knowledge of available resources and resource materials within the community.

6. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

7. Actively participates in department staff meetings, huddles, and palliative care meetings.

8. Fulfills regulatory requirements, i.e. COP, TJC, and DPH.

9. Documentation meets current standards and policies.

10. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).

11. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

12. Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

· Master Social Worker (MSW).

· Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

· PREFER: Two (2) years of social work experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

· Excellent customer service skills.

· Ability to multitask, make decisions and communicate effectively.

License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:

· Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license eligible.

Company: Sharon Hospital

Org Unit: 1176

Department: Care Coordination

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $32.23 - $59.86 Hourly

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Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

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